Virginia Barron

Virginia Barron

also known as Ginny Barron, Virginia Marie Barron

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Westbrook, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

642 7th Street, Po Box 254, Westbrook, MN

About Virginia

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 19 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2006

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Virginia Barron

642 7th Street, Po Box 254, Westbrook, MN, 56183

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Virginia Barron's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 23 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jeremy | June 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Compassionate and Down to Earth

I was arrested and charged with both felony and misdemeanor charges. Even though i had no previous criminal history, the situation appeared bleak as I could certainly have faced jail time if convicted. While it was improbable i would be able to have both charges dropped; I was fortunate enough to ha...ve had Ginny assigned as my public defender. Ginny went through all the evidence with me and did a phenomenal job of keeping me informed as the case continued. The characteristic i appreciated the most when working with Ginny was that she always told me the truth, even if the truth was something i didn't want to hear. Throughout the entire process Ginny was hardworking and optimistic. On the day of my hearing she was both honest and supportive when speaking with my family and comforting my extremely stressed father. In the end Ginny went above and beyond and was actually able to get both the felony and the misdemeanor charges dropped. Thank you Ginny, your hard work and sense of humor are greatly appreciated!

Posted by Brian | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommend

I was in need of legal help in the spring of 2018 for a dui charge that I had gotten. This was my first legal trouble and was very upsetting as to what was going on. Ginny calmly explained things to me and did her best to make a bad situation a bit easier to go through. Ginny thoroughly looked all th...e evidence over and decided on the best coarse of action to follow, then ultimately gave me the chioce of what we do. We then proceeded and she worked out the best possible agreement with the court and made things as easy on me as possible. She definitely knows what she is doing and I would highly recommend her services !!

Posted by Dave | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Knowledgeable, Passionate, Spitfire of an Attorney!

If you are in need of a top notch attorney to handle your criminal case, your choice should be Ginny! I was facing felony charges and she took the time to explain each charge and the case steps along the way. Ginny kept me in the loop as developments occurred. She was prompt in returning my calls.... She is a skilled negotiator and understands how to get things done. She is honest, direct and tenacious but will treat you with respect and care. She was able to get me to laugh at times when I was feeling very low and needed a boost. Go to her website and read the "Firm Philosophy". Every word stated is accurate to what I experienced as we navigated through my case. In my situation, I am confident it was her hard work and knowledge of the legal system, which got my charges down to lowest possible charge and saved me from a sentence in jail/prison (and from losing my job). She will leave no stone unturned to work your case to provide the best possible outcome. I highly recommend Ginny. Though I hope I won't need her expertise again, without any hesitation, I would enlist her as my attorney in the future!

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommend!

Ginny was my 3rd attorney that I hired in my family case over a 7 year period. I wish I had been referred to her years ago. Her sincere interest in my case was refreshing. It was nice to have timely responses to my emails and my phone calls, sometimes within minutes. She never made me feel like I was... a bother unlike my past experiences with other attorneys. Ginny is easy to talk to and when she says she is going to get something done, she does it. I have never seen an attorney work so hard, so efficiently and handle every situation so well. Her advice and guidance helped shape my case into a much stronger one. She always kept in contact and kept me informed of everything. I was amazed as how she followed up on my case until it was resolved. In the past, I was the one following up and often received no clear answers or no answers at all. Ginny was kind, caring, always kept me informed of every aspect of my case and gave me the advice that I needed. Ginny truly cares about her clients and fights for what is important to them. In the courtroom she was incredibly prepared, very detailed and professional. She doesn't make false promises and tells it like it is. When you choose an attorney, sometimes you are literally putting your life in their hands. I trusted Ginny then, and I would trust her again today. Ginny was dedicated and determined on what needed to be done. Needless to say… We WON! I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Tyson | November 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Amazing Lawyer

When faced with my first DUI charge, Ginny helped not only to explain each the charges against me, but also the seriousness of each charge and chances of getting it dismissed in court. I chose to go for a plea bargain, and she managed to get the charge dropped down to a mere reckless driving. If you'...re looking for legal help, Ginny is worth every cent and more.

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Virginia Barron's Lawyer Endorsements

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Forest Morgan

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ginny is a smart and driven attorney whom I am happy to endorse. Any client would be lucky to have Ginny as their lawyer."

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Steven Forrest

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lauri Traub

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James Malters

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2013

North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association

2006

Law School Public Service Program Certificate, Minnesota Justice Foundation

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Part Time Assistant Public Defender, State Of Minnesota Board Of Public Defense

2012 - Present

Attorney, Barron Law Office

2006 - 2012

Law Clerk, State of Minnesota 5th Judicial District

2004 - 2006

Student Certified Attorney, Office Of The Minneapolis City Attorney

2002 - 2006

Senior Conflicts Specialist, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Member

2015 - Present

American Society of Legal Advocates

Member

2014 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyer

Member

2013 - Present

Westbrook Walnut Grove School Board

School Board Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

Westbrook Legal Self Help Center

Founder

2007 - Present

Minnesota Judicial Branch Children's Justice initiative

Team Member

2006 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Minnesota State Bar Association, 13th District Bar Association

President

2012 - 2013

Minnesota State Bar Association, 13th District Bar Association

Vice President

2012 - 2015

Minnesota Cornerstone Drug Court

Team Member

2008 - 2015

Minnesota State Bar Association, 13th District Bar Association, Ethics Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. M.M.

Not guilty verdicts

State v. A.A.

Case dismissed.

State v. L.A.

Case dismissed.

State v. J.B.

plea to a petty misdemeanor

State v. K.B.

Not guilty verdict.

State v. J.B.

Case dismissed.

State v. V.C.

Not guilty verdict on felony charge.

State v. T.K.

Case dismissed.

State v. V.C.

Case dismissed.

State v. B.D.

Case dismissed.

State v. K.D.

Case dismissed.

State v. J.B.

Case dismissed.

State v. R.E.

Case was dismissed

State v. T.P.

Case dismissed.

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Education

2006

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Crystal Meth Video Project - Westbrook Walnut Grove School District

Crystal Meth

Languages

English

Activity

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